Utilitarianism seems to be most consistent with my own personal moral framework and perspective. One would think this particular theory would be one most medical professionals could relate too, especially nurses. Nurses being that we are always or should always be thriving to do the greatest good, the largest number of people within a community (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2014).
The theory dates back to the early 19th century, and was founded by an English philosopher and social reformer, Jeremy Bentham. It is centered around the concept of happiness, and seeks to promote it (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2014). This is known as the greatest happiness principle “actions are right if they produce greatest balance of happiness …show more content…
I feel it is used to help resolve conflicts, but does not provide acceptable solutions. It explains that duties carried out are absolute. It doesn’t allow for individuals to carry out duties, while allowing for emotions. There are emotions essential for a person to feel, to allow for the greater good. Such as compassion, empathy, and remorse, when are actions are wrong. The theory doesn’t allow for growth when the actions result in consequences it is “blind to a fact about action which, although perhaps not strictly determining moral worth, does seem to be relevant” (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2014, pg. …show more content…
Shadow of misplaced and broken loyalties, really hits home for me within my nursing career. I have noticed especially over the last year, I have thicker skin, and have become numb at work. I really try not to become attached, and bond with families like I used to, and it is a defensive mechanism. The very critical babies, that have low percentage to live, I find myself not bonding in fear. Which creates a biases, and I am not being loyal to these families. These families are pleading to be that one family who beats the odds, and is a miracle. Which as their nurse of course we understand their chances on a deeper level, but I should still thrive to make bonds, which creates a trust. When I have thicker skin, and become numb this makes it harder for parents and I to bond, and I have a guard in place. There is a time, and place for a guard, but I have a hard time letting my down more and more. This is why I decided it was time for a change, and I was ready to be on the provider end of things. I find joy in my job, and love being at work, but I am emotionally
The theory dates back to the early 19th century, and was founded by an English philosopher and social reformer, Jeremy Bentham. It is centered around the concept of happiness, and seeks to promote it (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2014). This is known as the greatest happiness principle “actions are right if they produce greatest balance of happiness …show more content…
I feel it is used to help resolve conflicts, but does not provide acceptable solutions. It explains that duties carried out are absolute. It doesn’t allow for individuals to carry out duties, while allowing for emotions. There are emotions essential for a person to feel, to allow for the greater good. Such as compassion, empathy, and remorse, when are actions are wrong. The theory doesn’t allow for growth when the actions result in consequences it is “blind to a fact about action which, although perhaps not strictly determining moral worth, does seem to be relevant” (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2014, pg. …show more content…
Shadow of misplaced and broken loyalties, really hits home for me within my nursing career. I have noticed especially over the last year, I have thicker skin, and have become numb at work. I really try not to become attached, and bond with families like I used to, and it is a defensive mechanism. The very critical babies, that have low percentage to live, I find myself not bonding in fear. Which creates a biases, and I am not being loyal to these families. These families are pleading to be that one family who beats the odds, and is a miracle. Which as their nurse of course we understand their chances on a deeper level, but I should still thrive to make bonds, which creates a trust. When I have thicker skin, and become numb this makes it harder for parents and I to bond, and I have a guard in place. There is a time, and place for a guard, but I have a hard time letting my down more and more. This is why I decided it was time for a change, and I was ready to be on the provider end of things. I find joy in my job, and love being at work, but I am emotionally